circulate
//ˈsɜːkjʊleɪt//
Verb
circulateInfinitive
circulatePresent tense
circulatedPast tense
circulatedPast participle
circulatingPresent participle
circulatesThird-person singular
1
To move continuously through a closed system or area, returning to the starting point.
Blood circulates through the body, carrying oxygen to all the organs.
2
To spread or distribute information, news, or rumors among a group of people.
The news circulated quickly throughout the office.
3
To move around freely in a social setting, talking to different people.
At the party, she circulated among the guests, making sure everyone felt welcome.
4
To pass from person to person or place to place, especially of money or goods.
Counterfeit bills have been circulating in the city.